The Top 10 Best Camping and Survival Axes

The Axe (or Ax)…

For long-distance backpacking trips, you’re probably better off leaving your hatchet at home but when it’s time to go camping, especially at a campsite, it can be really useful to carry an ax or hatchet. A good hatchet can be a reliable tool for completing many tasks in camp.

What is an ax good for?

Of course, they’re designed to chop wood. But they can also double as a hammer, as a tool for butchering large game, and for building a shelter.

You can use an ax to:

Chop down trees or saplings.

Split wood and make kindling.

Craft makeshift tent stakes.

Craft a spear or other tools.

Hammer tent stakes or pull them out.

Self-defense.

Curious about what to choose? Well, that’s why I made this list. As with knives, full-tang should always take priority. They’re just far more durable.